In the age of television‚ radio‚ and the internet‚ we hear voices all the time‚ pretty much everywhere we go. From advertisements to customer service prompts to video narrations‚ voiceovers have become so commonplace that we don't give them much thought.That is‚ until we see someone actually doing those voices we're so accustomed to hearing.Professional voice actor Tawny Platis shared a video to her Tiktok demonstrating 10 voices most of us will instantly recognize‚ and it's as uncanny as it is impressive. She seamlessly transitions from a text-to-speech voice to a "detached casual conversation" voice to a bright "We've got denim for the whole family!" department store voice and more. As she shares these voices‚ you'll swear you've heard her doing them before‚ either on a call with your bank‚ in your workplace's onboard training‚ or while reaching for a tissue during a holiday commercial. It's downright freaky. Watch: @tawnyplatis 10 common reads you’ll hear in voiceover! #voiceactor #funny People in the comments had the most relatable responses to Platis' voiceover demonstration."This is incredible. I’m ready to buy something. I’m not sure what." "I feel like you’ve been there for all the important moments of my life. Thank you.""Bright was so triggering as a retail worker.""Can’t tell if i’ve heard your voice before or if you’re just that good."Being in the virtual presence of such greatness made some folks rethink their own voice acting ambitions. "Me at the beginning of the video: I could be a professional voice actor!…… me at the end of the video:… there’s a reason SHE is a professional voice actor. Well done. 👏""Me sometimes 'I bet I could voice act' me after this video 'nope. I can't do that.'""Welp I can cross this off my list of potential professions. That was amazing."Mostly‚ people were rightfully impressed with her range and talent. To have that much control over how your voice sounds with such consistency is remarkable. But this video also offers interesting insights into the psychology of how this kind of acting impacts modern-day life. Each of these voices evokes a specific response in us‚ from comfort to excitement to trust to awe. It's a bit unsettling to clearly see how easily we can be influenced by someone's voice and how well-honed those cues and responses have become. Voiceover professional Simon Lewington explained this phenomenon in an article on LinkedIn: "Just as colors evoke emotions in visual art‚ the tone of voice creates an emotional palette in auditory storytelling. The psychological impact of tone is profound. A warm and inviting tone can make viewers feel welcome‚ while a serious tone lends an air of authority. Choosing the right tone consciously allows voice-over artists to evoke intended emotions in the audience."Lewington writes that voiceover artists are "emotional architects" who "use the psychology of voice to subtly shape how viewers perceive and engage with content." It's an art that can be used to enhance our enjoyment of an experience‚ but also one that can be used to convince us to buy or believe something. Voiceover work is powerful‚ and when it's done well‚ it's almost spooky how much it can affect us.If you want to see more from Tawny Platis‚ you can follow her on TikTok or find her courses and tutorials for voice acting here.

Longing to visit one of America’s many national parks‚ and not sure where to start? One traveling couple just made deciding a whole heck of a lot easier. Matt and Karen Smith have been to all of them. That’s right. All 63 of them. They even survived a plane crash to hit the milestone (more on that later). In a short and sweet 30-second video posted to their Instagram account‚ Matt and Karen place certain parks into special categories‚ like “best wildlife sightings‚” “most underrated‚” and “most awe inspiring‚” all before revealing which park‚ in their opinion‚ is “the best of everything.” Of course‚ it might be hard to really take in the information the duo give during the first watch‚ because they captured some truly breathtaking views—from lush forest to galloping buffalo to backdrops that look like they belong to an alien planet.So here’s the breakdown‚ for easy reading:Washington’s Olympic National Park was named “most diverse” as Karen walked through what looked like a mix between rainforest and something out of Dr. Suess.Death Valley in California won “most otherworldly” for its “Mad Max”-esque terrainBoth Montana’s Glacier and Mount Rainier in Washington tied for “most epic hiking trails‚” while Utah’s Zion National park got “most unique hiking trails.” Utah’s Bryce Canyon was dubbed “most enchanting” as the camera panned under a picturesque stone arch to reveal colorful stone cliffs. Rounding out the list‚ South Dakota’s Badlands got “most underrated‚” Yellowstone got the accolade of “best wildlife sightings” and “most awe-inspiring” went to the Grand canyon. Lastly‚ “best of everything” went to…drumroll please… …Grand Teton in Wyoming. See on Instagram While this list is based off of Karen and Matt’s experience‚ they wrote in the caption‚ “the great thing about our parks is that you get to experience them for yourself and make your own best of’ memories‚ which will of course be different from ours.”The couple have a wanderlust so strong that not even a plane crash couldn’t thwart their plans. According to the Seattle Times‚ they were flying back from a visit to Lake Clark National Park in Alaska in 2011 when their plane flew into a float plane mid air. Luckily‚ both aircrafts were able to land safely and no injuries were had.Next time you’re longing for the exotic sights of faraway places‚ remember that sometimes your own backyard has so much natural splendor to offer.

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In today’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion World‚ Fani Willis is looking forward to a future with lots of cash and prominence. Fani Willis exuded confidence in the misconduct hearing‚ unlike Nathan Wade her paramore. She came out strong because she had a plan for the future.  There are so many potential opportunities to increase her... The post Fani Willis’s Future to Go in New Directions appeared first on DogFacePonia.